Yeah, just to taunt everyone. WC got 16" and should still be mostly open. Drive over there. Bet it is a zoo, people getting a last couple of good days in.

Telluride opening back up this weekend only - 3 lifts and no beginner terrain. Pretty cool.

Need opinions and feedback on those that know about this program. We know we'll go ski next year for 3 days. We typically purchase the ikon session pass, it's on sale now and I know they increase their pricing periodically until the season starts.

We have 2 kids out of ski school and between 2nd and 6th grade. Should we consider buying the Colorado Ski Passport that goes on sale in August or stick with the ikon session? I don't know anything about it other than you can also purchase a parent pass. If anyone has more info or suggestion, feel free to pass on your knowledge.

The passport is the best deal going. You can only buy one companion/parent per address so maybe register one of your kids at a grandparents house or something so you and wife can each get the deal. We messed that up this year and my wife got the parent pass and I just bought the card. I think all it did was save me $2 on a purg lift ticket over buying online a day or two before

Get them power passes too, just cuz it's free

What's the power pass?

Unlimited pass to Purgatory and some others. It is free for kids 12 and under.

If you're in Texas and your kids mountain bike, it also gets them free access to Spider Mountain.

And along those lines, a 4 day adult passes(with blackout dates) to Purgatory are like $300. Add kids with Power Passes and you've got 4 days for the whole family for $600. Tough to beat.

Nvm

Colorado Ski Passport is going to have some major changes this year. I won't jump the gun on them, but the restrictions are going to be far more stringent and a majority of passes sold last year won't be eligible for renewal because of the new restrictions. The price point is also going to significantly rise and the cross over between Ikon and CSP will be far less. You can thank Aspen Ski Co for that one. I mean it was kinda too good to be true… less than $400 for a kid AND adult unlimited at Snowmass wasn't long term feasible when regular Ski Co passes are $1400/600 and Ikon is $1100/500. It's gonna be more Pajarito/Az Snow Bowl/Powderhorn and less major mountains like Aspen Ski Co Telluride etc. Meaning far less useful as a cross over pass than previously.

They're also going really PO some people because by August 1 the Epic and Ikon will be significsntly more costly. Alot of people are gonna get put behind the 8 ball when they announce the changes.

We likely WONT be buying the CSP this season if the proponed changes are fully implemented.

Steamboat got 11 inches so at least a decent closing

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Colorado Ski Passport is going to have some major changes this year. I won't jump the gun on them, but the restrictions are going to be far more stringent and a majority of passes sold last year won't be eligible for renewal because of the new restrictions. The price point is also going to significantly rise and the cross over between Ikon and CSP will be far less. You can thank Aspen Ski Co for that one. I mean it was kinda too good to be true… less than $400 for a kid AND adult unlimited at Snowmass wasn't long term feasible when regular Ski Co passes are $1400/600 and Ikon is $1100/500. It's gonna be more Pajarito/Az Snow Bowl/Powderhorn and less major mountains like Aspen Ski Co Telluride etc. Meaning far less useful as a cross over pass than previously.

They're also going really PO some people because by August 1 the Epic and Ikon will be significsntly more costly. Alot of people are gonna get put behind the 8 ball when they announce the changes.

We likely WONT be buying the CSP this season if the proponed changes are fully implemented.

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Hoping this class action antitrust suit against Vail and Alterra actually happens.

Exactly my thoughts too.

I've never skiied mashed potatoes before and I've gotta say, it's an adjustment

I actually prefer ice over mashed tators.

Enjoy the views of Lake Superior. Love going up there

Wreck reported about an hour ago where US-6 (Loveland Pass) merges onto EB I70 (just east of Eisenhower tunnel) involving at least 75 vehicles. Never heard of a wreck that big.

Just like skiers, drivers go way too fast heading down those steep grades and cannot react and stop quickly enough

Well, I've gone and discovered that you can build a ramp and jump and landing pad in your yard with some wood and turf, and practice jumps and park stuff all year with a little wax and soapy water. I'm already getting ideas. I've got 10 acres and plenty of building materials and some old carpets and rugs in the barn for under layers… I don't think I can be stopped…,just need maybe a few pallets and a goob amount of outdoors turf.

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Well, I've gone and discovered that you can build a ramp and jump and landing pad in your yard with some wood and turf, and practice jumps and park stuff all year with a little wax and soapy water. I'm already getting ideas. I've got 10 acres and plenty of building materials and some old carpets and rugs in the barn for under layers… I don't think I can be stopped…,just need maybe a few pallets and a goob amount of outdoors turf.

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You just need a stock tank to land in.

Most of them seem to be park kids practicing rails. I just want a little jump with a bit of a sloped landing so I can practice jump tricks like a shifty and maybe do a 180 or 360 eventually. Nothing crazy. I think it would be fun though I imagine it is pretty tough on the bindings…and the body.

Good news about the El Niño, I think, overall. Not sure what it does to Texas, but a good ski season would be really nice after this past one.

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Most of them seem to be park kids practicing rails. I just want a little jump with a bit of a sloped landing so I can practice jump tricks like a shifty and maybe do a 180 or 360 eventually. Nothing crazy. I think it would be fun though I imagine it is pretty tough on the bindings…and the body.

Good news about the El Niño, I think, overall. Not sure what it does to Texas, but a good ski season would be really nice after this past one.

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El Nino's have shown to not really do anything to Texas other than impact Gulf hurricanes. It's really the rockies/midwest that gets blasted the hardest.

We could use an actual winter up here in the Idaho panhandle. The last 3 winters have been crap down low, haven't even put my Nordic skis on.

did I see some places near 70 got 20+ inches?

Copper and Loveland got dumped on the past couple of weeks. Not so much Vail.

I've got a couple of 40% off Smith codes if anyone needs one.

Can you DM? Going to get the boys (6 and 5) their own helmets so they can start collecting stickers

Shot you an email

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I really like that design... Could make a pile of those with about 2 1/2" and 1 1/2" hole saws and a bunch of 1/2" plywood scrap. Then mount them on an old ski for artsyness.

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So I built this ski rack, pretty happy how it turned out, definitely didn't save any money if my time is worth anything





Got a coat of storage wax on everybody's skis and hung up for the season, noticed my 90s k2 197s had a career ending injury on the last day of the season (tank top and jorts day)



So they're gonna become furniture

Not sure if I shared the coat rack I built at the beginning of the season



Next projects are a bench and a gate, then stepping up to chairs

That's badass! Looks good. Mine are in our car luggage carrier in the garage.

Charismatic Megafauna said:

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Charismatic Megafauna said:

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I really like that design... Could make a pile of those with about 2 1/2" and 1 1/2" hole saws and a bunch of 1/2" plywood scrap. Then mount them on an old ski for artsyness.

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So I built this ski rack, pretty happy how it turned out, definitely didn't save any money if my time is worth anything





Got a coat of storage wax on everybody's skis and hung up for the season, noticed my 90s k2 197s had a career ending injury on the last day of the season (tank top and jorts day)



So they're gonna become furniture

Not sure if I shared the coat rack I built at the beginning of the season



Next projects are a bench and a gate, then stepping up to chairs

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My man! I have my old pair of Volants just chilling in my garage awaiting a similar fate. She worked for them and gave me my first pair when I was 18.

Love that rack design. Simple but effective hangers. Yes I realize this is a double entendre